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"There is nothing better on a cold wintry day than a properly made pot pie."--Craig Claiborne

Great Great Grandma Martha's Pie Crust Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound Tenderflake shortening
5 1/2 cups flour
1 beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
dash of salt
Directions:
Directions:
Mix egg, vinegar & salt in a one cup measuring cup and fill with ice cold water to make 1 cup

Mix flour & shortening until mixture is crumbly - add water mixture and combine with your hands until a dough is formed. Do not over work this. Once you have a smooth round ball you are done.

Dough will make 5 pies and can be put in the freezer until you need it.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
from Great Great Grandma Martha Shea Kellar

 

 

 

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